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Hoke County: Residents received $108.71 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.9% of income in Hoke County, providing an average of $2,021 per capita to residents.

By Fayetteville Today | Apr 13, 2025

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Cumberland County saw 26.9% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 31% of income in Cumberland County, an alarming 26.9% surge from 4.1% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

By Fayetteville Today | Apr 4, 2025

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Cumberland County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.1% in 2022

By Fayetteville Today | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Cumberland County, providing an average of $2,344 per capita to residents.

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Hoke County: Income Maintenance made up 4.5% of total income in 2022

By Fayetteville Today | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.5% of income in Hoke County, providing an average of $1,870 per capita to residents.

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Hoke County residents received $12,453 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 70th in North Carolina

By Fayetteville Today | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hoke County received an average of $12,453 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 31st lowest in North Carolina.

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Cumberland County ranks 43rd highest in North Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $14,252 in 2022

By Fayetteville Today | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Cumberland County received an average of $14,252 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 43rd highest in North Carolina.

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Cumberland County ranks 37th in North Carolina for government transfer dependency at 31% in 2022

By Fayetteville Today | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 31% of income in Cumberland County—ranking it 37th most dependent among North Carolina counties.

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Cumberland County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 4.3% of income in 2022

By Fayetteville Today | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.3% of income in Cumberland County, providing an average of $1,967 per capita to residents.

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FOIA Request Sent to Hoke County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Fayetteville Today | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Hoke County Election Department in North Carolina on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Cumberland County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Fayetteville Today | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Cumberland County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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EDA awards $109,618 in grants for economic development projects in Cumberland County in 2023

By Fayetteville Today | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $109,618 in grants for economic development projects in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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FOIA Request Sent to Cumberland County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Fayetteville Today | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Cumberland County Election Department on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Hoke County Election Department Regarding Voting Machines Pre-Election Test Report on October 30, 2024

By Fayetteville Today | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Hoke County Election Department Regarding Voting Machines Pre-Election Test Report on October 30, 2024.

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Nine high school students complete ICON internship

By Fayetteville Today | Aug 2, 2024

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — The City of Fayetteville, in collaboration with Cumberland County Schools, hosted nine summer interns this year.

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Fayetteville seeks resident input for updated pedestrian plan

By Fayetteville Today | Aug 1, 2024

The city of Fayetteville, N.C., is seeking input from residents on where pedestrian improvements are most needed. As part of updating the Fayetteville Pedestrian Plan, the city aims to identify and prioritize necessary sidewalk, trail, and intersection enhancements to ensure a safe, walkable, and accessible environment.

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Fayetteville wins national award for watershed master planning program

By Fayetteville Today | Jul 25, 2024

The City of Fayetteville has been awarded the 2024 Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) James Lee Witt Local Award for Excellence for its Watershed Master Planning Program. The award was announced at the ASFPM 2024 National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 27.

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Fayetteville receives $6.6 million FTA grant for electric buses

By Fayetteville Today | Jul 16, 2024

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.— The City of Fayetteville will receive a grant of $6,667,462 from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the FY 2024 Low and No Emission Vehicle and Grants for Bus and Bus Facilities programs.

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FAST invites public input on FTA-funded projects during consultation meeting

By Fayetteville Today | Jul 16, 2024

The Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) will host a consultation meeting to discuss the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal on July 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the second floor of the FAST Transit Center at 505 Franklin Street, Fayetteville.

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FAST to host hiring fair for transit operator positions on July 16

By Fayetteville Today | Jul 11, 2024

The Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) will host a hiring fair on July 16 at 505 Franklin Street in Fayetteville. The event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., aims to fill both full- and part-time Transit Operator II positions. Applicants must possess a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions.

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Transit service expansion planned for Bragg Blvd Corridor in Fayetteville

By Fayetteville Today | Jul 11, 2024

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.— The Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) will begin providing expanded service on Aug. 1 along the Bragg Blvd. Corridor. FAST will now offer transportation from the FAST Center to Procurement Circle, near the new Amazon Fulfillment Center.